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Lipids @
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lipid | Macromolecule used for long-term energy storage and cell membranes |
| Building Blocks of Lipids | Glycerol and fatty acids |
| Elements in Lipids | Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (CHO) |
| Main Function of Lipids | Long-term energy storage |
| Other Functions of Lipids | Insulation, protection, and forming cell membranes |
| Examples of Lipids | Fats, oils, waxes, and phospholipids |
| Fatty Acid | One of the building blocks of many lipids |
| Glycerol | Molecule that combines with fatty acids to form many lipids |
| Phospholipid | Major molecule that makes up the cell membrane |
| Phospholipid Bilayer | Double layer of phospholipids forming the cell membrane |
| Hydrophobic | Repels or does not mix with water |
| Hydrophilic | Attracted to or interacts with water |
| Phospholipid Head | Hydrophilic part that interacts with water |
| Phospholipid Tails | Hydrophobic parts that avoid water |
| Saturated Fat | Fatty acid with no carbon-carbon double bonds |
| Unsaturated Fat | Fatty acid with one or more carbon-carbon double bonds |
| Lipid Identification | Look for fats, oils, waxes, fatty acids, glycerol, or phospholipids |